Do you ever get confused watching a cooking show or hearing a foodie talking about drizzled this and carmelized that? I don’t know about you, but it gives me a headache! And even if I want to attempt a dish that looks good, it sounds exhaustive. And although I am a Foodie at heart and love to try different ingredients, recipes, etc. – I want to make good food without a lot of fuss (most of the time). Simple, fast and delicious recipes is my style for the most part. And this dish fits into that category. I’ve made several versions of this dish, but as I was putting this one together for a Barbeque tonight at a friends, I just had to share it because it is soooooooooooo good and it looks so delightful – hence the name. And of course, it’s easy. Here goes…
Chinese Chicken Salad Delighter
(serves two)
1/2 head of cabbage
2-3 carrots
a bunch of green onions
1 cup of sliced, cooked chicken
10 Won Ton Square Wraps – most grocery stores have these. I use Azumaya Square Wraps
1/4 c vegatable oil (to fry wraps)
Dressing
1/4 c olive oil
1/4 seasoned rice vinegar (the brand I use is Mitsukan)
splash of red wine vinegar (or balsamic)
tiny splash of seasame oil
splash of soy sauce
1 tsp of freshly ground garlic
1 tsp of grated fresh ginger
1tbls of chopped green onions
- In small sauce pan heat about an inch of oil.
- Once heated to medium drop one or two of the won ton skins in the oil. The skins will quickly start to bubble and lightly brown. It really only takes seconds. Then flip and do the same on the other side and remove immediately. Place on large plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Slice cabbage very thinly so that it has a shredded appearance. Then wash and spin to dry.
- Cut large carrots into thirds and then slice each piece in half lengthwise. Now slice littel slivers lengthwise. You should have nice little, thin slices.
- Prepare the dressing by simple shaking together the ingredients above.
- Now, in a large bowl – toss the cabbage, carrots and green onion with about half the dressing until all moist. Oh – make sure to taste the dressing and adjust to your taste. For example, if you like it less tart and more sweet, add more Seasoned Rice Vinegar. Or you can even add a little sugar. I like it when it’s a little tart and salty with a touch of sweetness.
- Now you can get a shallow serving bowl/dish. Lay the wonton skins in a nice pattern around the edges of the dish. You can even lay some on the bottom.
- Place the chicken next to the skins (almost like a layer).
- Add the cabbage mixture in the center so that the wonton skins are like a crust sticking out of the edges.
- Now you can drizzle the remainder of the dressing on the chicken and over the top of you like.
- Sprinke some green onion slices on the top and you’re done!
Now just wait for the praises. ; )
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